- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longview, TX
Birch El
Federal NCES profile for Birch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483498013448
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birch El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Birch El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birch El ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Longview, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Birch El shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 483498013448 · Longview, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 14.3:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Tree H S (1,257 students)
Birch El shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Birch El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Tree H S
Pine Tree H S
1,257 students
- Pine Tree J H
Pine Tree J H
683 students
- Parkway El
Parkway El
674 students
- Pine Tree Midd
Pine Tree Middle
671 students
- This school
Birch El
656 students
- Pine Tree Pri 498
Pine Tree Pri
498 students
What this shows Birch El reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birch El compares
Birch El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,526
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Birch El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pine Tree Isd reports $11,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birch El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Tree J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Tree Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Tree Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birch El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birch El
How many students attend Birch El?
Birch El has 656 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birch El?
69.7% of students at Birch El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birch El?
The largest demographic group at Birch El is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birch El?
Birch El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Birch El rank among elementary schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Birch El ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Longview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Pine Tree Isd?
Besides Birch El, Pine Tree Isd also operates Pine Tree H S (1,257 students), Pine Tree J H (683 students), and Parkway El (674 students). See the Pine Tree Isd district page for the complete list.